USA CERTIFICATE ATTESTATION FOR UAE

For USA nationals migrating to the UAE for employment, residency, or business, targeting tax-free income, modern lifestyle, global business opportunities, and a safe multicultural environment, the major step that must be completed in advance is the USA certificate attestation for UAE.

Whether it is your educational documents, marriage certificate, birth certificate, divorce certificate, company commercial papers, or any other legal document, each must go through the respective government authorities in both the USA and the UAE. Only after verifying the authenticity of the document and stamping it by these authorities, the UAE government will officially accept it for legal purposes. This process is commonly referred to as US certificate attestation in UAE.

The documentation procedures in the USA can be time-consuming and complex. That’s where Stanford Global Attestation Services comes in—providing complete end-to-end support for US certificate attestation Dubai, handling the entire process on your behalf, keeping you updated, and ensuring safe, on-time delivery of your attested documents anywhere in the UAE.

Documents Eligible for US Certificate Attestation and Purpose of Attestation from UAE

Educational Documents

• Employment, Higher Studies, School Transfer, Change of Visa Designation, Equivalency for Teaching Profession, Golden Visa – USA Degree / Bachelor's Degree / Diploma Attestation, Transcripts, High School Certificate Attestation

Personal Documents

• Visa & Sponsorship – US Birth Certificate Attestation, US Marriage Certificate Attestation
• Legal / Medical uses– Death Certificate, Divorce Decree, Medical Certificate
• License Verification – Experience Certificate, License Attestation

Commercial Documents

• Company & Legal Compliance – MOA, AOA, Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Good Standing
• Board & Shareholder Approvals – Board Resolution, Shareholders Certificate
• Contracts & Agreements – Agency Agreements, Certificate of Incumbency

Need for Legal Translation in USA Documents

For educational and commercial documents, legal translation is generally not required during the attestation process. It may only be needed when the final UAE authority (employer, university, court, licensing body, or business registrar) requests it after MOFA attestation.

In contrast, for personal documents such as marriage, birth, and death certificates, the translation into Arabic must be done right from the initial stage and attached to the document. These translations are then certified by notarial authorities in the USA, prior to the UAE Embassy attestation in Washington, D.C. This, in turn, helps you when completing procedures in the UAE, such as immigration, residency, and family-related matters.

The US Certificate Attestation Process

• Notary Attestation in USA

USA documents are usually attested on certified true copies, which helps you keep the originals safe since the process can be complex. (For personal documents, the first step is to translate the document into Arabic, attach it along with the copy, and then notarize both.)

• Authentication from the Secretary of State

After notarization, the certified copies must be authenticated by the respective Secretary of State in the USA.

• Authentication from the Department of State

Once the state authentication is complete, the documents are further authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.

• UAE Embassy Attestation (Digital Attestation)

From 2025 September, USA- UAE government switched to digital stamping system. The UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C. completes both its UAE embassy attestation and the MOFA attestation through a single digital process. Instead of multiple stamps from USA and UAE, documents now carry a barcode with a unique ATS number and a digital verification sheet.

• MOFA Attestation (Digital Integration)

The MOFA UAE attestation is automatically embedded in verification paper. Each document has a secure verification number that can be checked or re-downloaded anytime via verify.mofa.gov.ae, ensuring authenticity and lifelong access.

How Long Does the US Attestation Process Take?

The standard processing time for a USA certificate attestation in the UAE is typically 25–30 working days (about 6 to 7 weeks), including the USA–UAE government attestation procedures and shipment at every stage. At Stanford Global Attestation, we know that’s too long when deadlines are tight. Our dedicated team offers USA certificate attestation services in Dubai to process your documents at the earliest, using precise coordination to fast track every step. Please contact us for more information on the required documents and their associated costs.

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At Stanford Global Attestation Services, we also provide USA Apostille services in UAE. Even though the UAE is not an Apostille member country, we assist our clients by offering expert support for Apostille for USA documents in Dubai so they can use their papers in other Apostille-recognized countries.

Simply share an electronic copy of your US documents, and our team will prepare a free quote for you. To get started, call our UAE hotline at +971 58 648 2332 or reach us directly on WhatsApp.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the process for US certificate attestation in UAE/Dubai?

A: The document must first be notarized and authenticated in the USA, then attested by the UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C. and MOFA UAE which is now incorporated in a single verification paper through digital stamping system, making the certificate valid in the UAE.

Q2:How to get a US degree attested for a UAE employment visa?

A: Your US degree should go through the USA government verification and digital attestation process via the UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C., which now covers both embassy and MOFA attestation. Once complete, the attested degree will be accepted for UAE employment visa applications.

Q3: What is the cost for US certificate attestation in Dubai?

A: The cost varies depending on the document type and service provider, but generally includes fees for notarization, embassy attestation, and courier handling. Please feel free to contact Stanford Global Attestation Services free quote.

Q4: Do I need US apostille or US attestation for the UAE?

A: The UAE is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille is not valid for use in the UAE. You must obtain full attestation from USA government, UAE embassy and MOFA UAE

Please give us an electronic copy of your US documents, and our team will send you a free quote.